Senior Accountant

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits SunVest Solar, LLC (“SunVest”) is a rapidly growing, renewable energy platform, headquartered in Chicago with assets across the country. We are expanding our team and seeking a Senior Accountant to play a pivotal role in supporting the Accounting & Finance needs of our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects. About SunVest: SunVest is a Chicago-based renewable energy company driving the transition to a sustainable future with a mission to cultivate access to renewable energy for America. With more than 2 gigawatts of development projects and a growing portfolio of operational assets expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2026, SunVest is shaping the future of renewable energy. Position Overview: SunVest’s Accounting & Finance team is responsible for preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP to report on company performance. The Senior Accountant, based in our Chicago HQ, will report directly to the Senior Accounting Manager and work closely with other team members to oversee general ledger accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit support. This role requires an individual with strong attention to detail and an understanding of both financial and tax accounting, including support for corporate tax filings (sales & use tax, partnership returns, etc.), capitalized cost allocations, and tax research. Responsibilities: Prepare and review general ledger entries, including project capitalization, operating expenses, AP/AR, and billing. Support timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes in accordance with GAAP. Prepare and coordinate documentation for external audit and tax filing purposes. Assist with tax compliance processes including the preparation of sales & use tax returns, partnership and corporate returns, and coordination with third-party tax providers. Research complex tax issues and document accounting treatments in partnership with external consultants. Work closely with project finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure appropriate accounting throughout the full project lifecycle. Assist in the preparation of intercompany eliminations and consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities. Identify opportunities to improve and streamline accounting processes and system workflows (NetSuite ERP). Required Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, with strong academic performance highly valued. CPA certification and tax experience are strongly preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with exposure to both financial and tax reporting. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite is preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments. SunVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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